MF Digital CD-QuadraPRO User Manual

CD-QuadraPRO LX
Operator’s Guide

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Table of Contents

ABOUT MEDIAFORM, INC.............................................................................................................................. 5

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HAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR MEDIAFORM CD DUPLICATOR ........................................................................... 5

ABOUT THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................................... 5

GETTING STARTED.......................................................................................................................................... 6

HAT’S IN THE BOX........................................................................................................................................... 6

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ACKING MATERIALS .......................................................................................................................................... 6

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HE BEST PLACE TO PUT THE QUADRAPRO......................................................................................................... 7

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AFETY PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................................7

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OCATION OF QUADRAPRO COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................... 8

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Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 8

Rear View ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

LCD Display Screen And Keypad ............................................................................................................... 9

SmartDRIVE 40X ......................................................................................................................................... 9

EMOVING PACKING RESTRAINTS ...................................................................................................................... 10

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NPUT BIN AND OUTPUT SPINDLE....................................................................................................................... 10

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EMOVING PICKER COLUMN RESTRAINT ............................................................................................................ 11

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NPUT AND OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................................... 12

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Installing the Output Spindle ..................................................................................................................... 12

INSTALLING FIREWIRE CABLES................................................................................................................ 13

SYSTEM STARTUP.......................................................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL OPERATION ................................................................................................................................. 16

UNCTION KEYS................................................................................................................................................ 16

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REATING A HARD DISK IMAGE ........................................................................................................................ 22

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Creating A Single Hard Disk Image.......................................................................................................... 22

Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images ......................................................................................................... 24

NABLING VERIFY AFTER.................................................................................................................................. 26

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OPYING FROM A HARD DISK IMAGE................................................................................................................. 27

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Multiple Images Disabled........................................................................................................................... 27

Multiple Images Enabled ........................................................................................................................... 28

OMPARING FROM A HARD DISK IMAGE ............................................................................................................ 30

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Multiple Images Disabled........................................................................................................................... 30

Multiple Images Enabled ........................................................................................................................... 31

RASING CD-RW DISCS.................................................................................................................................... 33

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INSTALLING THE SPECTRUM2 PRINTER ................................................................................................. 34

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ETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................................ 34

HAT’S IN THE BOX.......................................................................................................................................... 34

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NSTALLING THE PRINTER .................................................................................................................................. 35

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Attaching Support Bracket to QuadraPRO .............................................................................................. 35

Preparing the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 36

Mounting the Printer................................................................................................................................... 37

Making the Connection .............................................................................................................................. 38

INSTALLING THE INKJET PRINTER .......................................................................................................... 39

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ETTING STARTED............................................................................................................................................ 39

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NSTALLING THE PRINTER .................................................................................................................................. 40

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Attaching Support Bracket to the QuadraPRO ........................................................................................ 40

Preparing the Printer.................................................................................................................................. 41

Mounting the Printer................................................................................................................................... 43

Making the Connection .............................................................................................................................. 44

ALIGNING THE PRINTER.............................................................................................................................. 45

UTILIZING THE PRINTER OPTION............................................................................................................. 46

OPY AND PRINT............................................................................................................................................... 46

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RINT ONLY...................................................................................................................................................... 47

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VIEWING DEVICE INFORMATION.............................................................................................................. 49

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ORKING WITH CD-REWRITABLE (CD-RW) DISCS .......................................................................................... 50

CD-RW Supported Formats ...................................................................................................................... 50

CD-RW Copying Speed............................................................................................................................. 50

SETTING THE INTERNAL CLOCK .............................................................................................................. 51

IRMWARE UPDATES ......................................................................................................................................... 52

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APPENDIX A: SUPPORTED FORMATS........................................................................................................ 53

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About MediaFORM, Inc.

Thank you for purchasing MediaFORM’s QuadraPRO standalone
autoloading CD duplicator. MediaFORM manufactures a wide variety of
CD duplication equipment. This includes manual and fully automatic CD
and DVD duplicators, and printers. We hope you will consider us for all of
your duplication needs.

What To Expect From Your MediaFORM CD Duplicator

Your MediaFORM QuadraPRO CD duplicator is professionally designed
and manufactured to give you years of trouble free operation. To avoid
accidental damage to your new CD duplicator, please read and understand
this manual thoroughly before operating the unit.

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About This Manual

This manual is written for both novice and experienced users. Please read
through this Operator’s Guide from beginning to end before using the unit.
Once having read the manual, follow along chapter by chapter. This will
provide the necessary understanding of your new QuadraPRO CD
duplicator.

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Getting Started

Carefully remove the QuadraPRO CD duplicator from the shipping
container. Inspect the contents, and verify them against the packing slip.
Report any errors in shipping as soon as possible.

What’s In The Box

Your new QuadraPRO CD duplicator includes:

• QuadraPRO CD duplicator

• Power cord

• Firmware CD

• Operator’s Guide

• MediaFORM Product & Warranty Registration card

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Packing Materials

Please retain the original box and packaging in the event that the unit
requires future servicing. This will help to reduce the possibility of damage
occurring in transit.

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The Best Place To Put The QuadraPRO

The best operating location for the QuadraPRO CD duplicator is in a
climate-controlled area, free of dirt, dust, humidity, excessive heat, and
electronic or electromagnetic interference. Room temperature should be
between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, or between 18 and 23 degrees
Celsius. Place the QuadraPRO on a solid, steady work surface, and allow
sufficient room for all incidental work materials. Provide at least six inches
of clearance on all sides of the unit for ventilation.

Safety Precautions

The system is shipped with a three-prong power connector, and must be
used with a properly grounded AC receptacle. DO NOT try to defeat the
third “ground” prong. All computer peripherals must be properly grounded,
and the QuadraPRO is no exception. The use of a power conditioner, such
as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or a surge protector, is highly
recommended. The minimum required size is 500VA.

Repairs or alterations should only be attempted by authorized, factory­trained technicians. MediaFORM reserves the right to void the warranty if
unauthorized service is performed.

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Location Of QuadraPRO Components

Front View

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Rear View

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Location Of CD-R/RW Recorder Parts And Controls

LCD Display Screen And Keypad

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Legend

1. Disc tray - Discs are loaded and removed from this tray. Pressing the eject

2. Emergency eject pinhole - In the event that the disc tray will not open by

3. Earphone jack

4. Volume Control

5. Read and write status LEDs - These indicators light up when the recorder is

6. Eject button - This button is used to open or close the disc tray.

SmartDRIVE 40X

button will open the tray when the power is switched on to the QuadraPRO.

pressing the eject button, insert the tip of a large paper clip into this hole and
push.

reading or writing.

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Removing Packing Restraints

The QuadraPRO ships with a picker arm restraint to reduce the possibility
of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before operation or
power-on. Gently remove the foam tube from around the transfer arm. Save
the foam tube, as you will need to return it to its place when transporting
the unit in the future.

Input Bin And Output Spindle

The input bin and output spindle serve as the containers to store up to 450
blank and recorded discs.

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Removing Picker Column Restraint

The QuadraPRO ships with a picker column restraint to reduce the
possibility of damage in transit. This restraint must be removed before
operation or power-on. Once removed, save the restraint bracket and
reattach it when transporting the unit in the future.

To detach the bracket:

1. Remove the four screws that hold it in place as depicted below using a
Phillips screwdriver (Do NOT discard the screws).

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2. Lift the bracket out of the way and then,
using two of the four screws just
removed, fasten down column top cap.

Input and Output

The QuadraPRO has three bins and one output spindle. These bins and spindle
serve as the containers to store the blank and recorded discs. The two front most
bins, or BIN 1 and BIN 2 (see page 8 for a diagram), serve as both input and
output. The back bin, or BIN 3, is for input only. The spindle that mounts to the
left of the front most bin is for the output of recorded discs only.

At the start of operation, the QuadraPRO will draw its blanks discs from BIN 1
and output the completed product to the output spindle. When BIN 1 becomes
empty, the QuadraPRO will automatically switch to BIN 2 for additional blank
discs and use BIN 1 for output. Similarly, when BIN 2 runs empty, the
QuadraPRO will switch to BIN 3 for blank discs and output completed product to
BIN2.

Installing the Output Spindle

Position the QuadraPRO so that the LCD display
screen and keypad are facing you. Locate the output
spindle holder found on the top deck of the unit, at
the front and to the right of the keypad.

In the bottom center of the spindle base is a hole.
Align the hole with the holder found on the deck of
the QuadraPRO so that the spindle stands vertically.

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Installing Firewire Cables

Please install the firewire cables as illustrated below. Small round colored
stickers have been placed next to each port and also on the cable ends.
Connect each cable to its coinciding ports red to red, blue to blue and so on.

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System Startup

Before duplicating can begin it is necessary to review a few details.

• Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the receptacle at the rear
of the unit.

• Next, verify that the voltage selector switch is set correctly. It is located
between the two power receptacles. The QuadraPRO supports both 115
VAC and 230 VAC at 50 ~ 60 Hz. Please confirm that the appropriate
voltage (115 VAC for North America) has been selected.

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CAUTION

Always use properly grounded receptacles or severe damage to

your system may result. The use of a surge protector or

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is highly recommended.

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• Make sure you power on the unit using the primary and secondary
power switches located on the back of the QuadraPRO.

• Once the proper voltage setting has been confirmed, it is time to turn on
the unit. The power switches are located at the back of the unit. Wait a
minute or two while the system starts up. The screen will now read:

M F I N C .
D U P L I C A T I O N M A D E E A S Y

After the startup routine is complete, a series of self-diagnostics will be
performed. The screen will now read in sequence:

I N I T I A L I Z I N G S Y S T E M

Once complete, the unit will display the main operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

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General Operation

The QuadraPRO is extremely versatile and offers many useful and powerful
features.

Function Keys

Various uses for the QuadraPRO will be explained throughout this
Operator’s Guide. The following section explains the purpose of the
function keys.

The numeric keys on the keypad have special functions. When the main
operating screen is displayed:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “0” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

1 = C O P Y 2 = S I M U L A T E

The factory setting for this function is “copy”. The “simulate” mode
is a diagnostic tool, which is useful for testing the readability of a
master disc, without actually writing to blank discs loaded into the
recorders. It is also helpful for training purposes, and for
experimenting with various system functions.

• Press the “1” key to select “copy” or the “2” key to select “simulate”.
After pressing either key, you will be returned to the main operating
screen.

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• Press the “1” key on the keypad. Something similar to the following
will be displayed on the screen in sequence:

N T S A 1 . 0 0 0 0 2 / 1 9 / 0 2
S O F T WA R E R E V

This is the version information of the firmware currently installed on
the QuadraPRO.

I M A G E S I Z E 3 3 9 2 M B
T I M E 1 6 ; 2 3 D A T E 1 0 / 0 2 / 0 1

This displays the image size on the internal hard disk, time and date.

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V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y = O F F
S Y S T E M S O P T I O N S

This displays the Verify After status of the QuadraPRO. The Verify
After function will verify a copied disc against the master that it was
burned from immediately after being copied.

M U L T I P L E I M A G E S = O F F
S Y S T E M O P T I O N S

This displays the Multiple Images status of the QuadraPRO.

I N S T A L L E D M E M O R Y : 1 0 2 2 M B
S Y S T E M O P T I O N S

This displays the Installed Memory of the QuadraPRO.

T O T A L G O O D : B A D :
S Y S T E M O P T I O N S

This displays the number of good and bad copies for the current job.

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

Press the “2” key on the keypad. You will see several
functions scroll across the screen. Select a function by pressing the
corresponding number on the keypad. Enable or disable the function by
pressing the “Start/Yes” or “Stop/No” key.

0 = V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y
S E L E C T O P T I O N

The factory setting for this function is disabled. When enabled, the
Verify After feature automatically compares discs to the master disc or
hard disk image after copying is completed. Due to the nature of the
various compact disc formats, only CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode
2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1, and audio (CD-DA) discs can be
compared.

1 = M U L T I P L E I M A G E S
S E L E C T O P T I O N

The factory setting for this function is disabled. When enabled, the
Multiple Images feature allows up to four images to be stored on the

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hard disk drive at one time. This setting will remain in effect until
disabled, even after restarting the QuadraPRO.

2 = C L I C K D E T E C T I O N
S E L E C T O P T I O N

The factory setting for this function is “enabled”. When “disabled”, the
Click Detection feature allows masters with small random errors to be
read to the hard drive. Caution should be taken when disabled, as
masters that would normally be rejected will be allowed to be read-in.
Undesirable results may occur.

3 = C O P Y P R O T E C T I O N
S E L E C T O P T I O N

The factory setting for this function is “disabled”. When “enabled”, the
Copy Protect feature will write copy protection information into data
discs copied by the QuadraPRO.

5 = P R I N T E R
S E L E C T O P T I O N

Pressing the “5” key will give you the option to choose a printer or
disable the printer option. See the Utilizing the Printer Option section of
this manual for more information.

• Not used.

• Press the “4” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

S T A R T L O A D E R T E S T E R ?
[ S T O P ] = N O [ S T A R T ] = Y E S

When selected, the Loader Test Mode function allows you to manually
control the robotic functions of the system, for troubleshooting and
testing purposes.

[ 0 ] = C [ 1 ] = I [ 2 ] = A [ 3 ] = R
S E L E C T T E S T

• The “0” key calibrates the picking arm

• The “1” key will load a disc from the input spindle

• The “2” key unloads the disc

• The “3” key rejects the disc

• Press the “Stop/No” key to exit

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• If you pressed the Stop/No key for Loader Tester you will be prompted
to align the printer.

P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T ?

S T O P = N O S T A R T = Y E S

• Please see the Aligning the Printer section of this manual on (page 46)
for further instructions.

• Press the “5” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

S T A R T I M P O R T I N G A U D I O ?
[ S T O P ] = N O [ S T A R T ] = Y E S

• By using the Audio Track Import feature, audio compilation discs
can be created one track at a time from one or more masters.

• Manually place an audio master disc into drive number 1.

• Press the “Start/Yes” key

• Press the number of the track you wish to import and press the

“Start/Yes” key. Only one track may be imported at a time. All of the
tracks will create one master image on the hard drive.

• Once you have imported all of the tracks, copy the image you just
created from the hard drive as you normally would.

• Press the “6” key on the keypad. Something similar to the following
will be displayed in sequence:

1 ( 1 , 1 ) G E N E R I C C R D - B P 1 7
V : 1 . 5 5 R I D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

This display is the device information for each of the recorders
installed in the QuadraPRO. This includes their host number, model
name, firmware version, and unique SmartRID code. (SmartRID
applies to 40X SmartDRIVE CD-ROM drives.)

• Press the “7” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

C L E A R H D ?

• Press the START/YES key to clear the hard drive.

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If the STOP/NO key is pressed you will be prompted to set the

“System Time.”

S E T S Y S T E M T I M E ?

• Press the START/YES key to set the system time.
If the STOP/NO key is pressed you will be prompted to “Read

Watermark.”

R E A D WA T E R MA R K ?

The watermark is a unique electronic fingerprint. These fingerprints
allow discs to be traced back to the specific unit and even to the
recorder that wrote them. Watermarks are useful ways of dealing
with unauthorized copying, authenticating discs as well as helping to
diagnose copying problems.

• Press the START/YES key to read the watermark..
If the STOP/NO key is pressed you will be prompted to “Read

ATIP.”

R E A D A T I P ?

When selected, the ATIP function allows you to determine the
manufacturer of the CD-R placed in drive 1 of the QuadraPRO.

• If you pressed the Stop/No key at you will be prompted to “Set the
Drive Order”:

S E T D R I V E O R D E R ?

• Press the “Stop/No” key if you do not want to reset the drive order.
Press the “Start/Yes” key and you will then see the following screen:

O P E N I N G D R I V E S . . .

• All of the drives will open at this time:

T E S T I N G D R I V E S T A T U S
C L O S E D R I V E T R A Y 1

• Close the drive tray of the drive you would like to be drive number
“1”. It can be any one of the drives. You will then see the following
screen:

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T E S T I N G D R I V E S T A T U S
D R I V E 1 D E T E C T E D

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• Close the remaining drives in the order that you would like them to
read

T E S T I N G D R I V E S T A T U S
C L O S E D R I V E T R A Y 2

• Press the “8” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

S E L E C T R E C O R D I N G S P E E D
[ 0 ] = 1 6 X [ 1 ] = 2 4 X [ 2 ] = 4 0 X

The factory setting for this function is “40x”. When selected the
Select Recording Speed feature allows you to set the copying speed
as determined by the capabilities of the recorders installed in the
QuadraPRO.

• Press the “0” key to select 16x, or the “1” key for 24X or the “3” key
for 40X. After pressing any of those keys, the screen will now read:

? ? x R E C O R D I N G S P E E D

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O MP A R E

• Press the “9” key on the keypad. Something similar to the following
will be displayed in sequence:

I D L E
D E V I C E 1 [ S C S I ( 1 , 1 )

This displays the status of the last disc copied or compared in each of
the QuadraPRO’s recorders. If the last operation performed was
successful, the screen will report “OK”. If problems were
encountered, an error message will be displayed.

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Creating A Hard Disk Image

The QuadraPRO comes equipped with an internal hard disk drive, which
can be used to store copies of master discs for later recording or comparing.
Each master is saved as a single image file. Up to four images can be stored
on the hard disk at one time.

A hard disk image is useful as a convenient way of copying standard master
discs. For example, create hard disk images for three or four master discs
which are needed on a regular basis, and access them to make copies as
required.

Creating A Single Hard Disk Image

Although the QuadraPRO’s internal hard disk can store up to four images
of master discs, it is sometimes prudent not to use this Multiple Image
feature and only allow one image to be created and stored. For example,
using a single image simplifies the copying process. This reduces the
chance that an operator might make copies of the wrong discs by selecting
the incorrect hard disk image.

To create a single hard disk image, the steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the COPY key. The screen will now read:

F R O M H D ?

• Press the STOP/NO key. The screen will now read:

C O P Y T O H D ?

• Press the START/YES key. The screen will now read in sequence:

L O A D I N G M A S T E R
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

A I T I N G F O R D R I V E S R E A D Y

G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

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G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

M A S T E R A R C H I V E D O K
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

A R C H I V E O K , P R E S S S T A R T
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The master disc is now stored as an image on the hard disk

Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the

reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be
used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error
messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the
keypad.

• Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main
operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

Note: When the Multiple Images feature is disabled, only one image

can be saved on the hard disk. If a new image is created, the
old one is overwritten.

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Creating Multiple Hard Disk Images

The Multiple Images feature allows the QuadraPRO’s internal hard disk to
store up to four master disc images. The factory setting for this function is
“disabled”. To enable it, and create multiple image files, proceed as
follows:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “2” key. The screen will now read:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

0 = V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

1 = M U L T I P L E I M A G E S
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

2 = C L I C K D E T E C T I O N
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

3 = C O P Y P R O T E C T I O N
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

5 = P R I N T E R
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

• Press the “1” key to select multiple images. The screen will now read:

M U L T I P L E I M A G E S M O D E
S E L E C T O P T I O N

M U L T I P L E I M A G E S S E L E C T E D
S E L E C T O P T I O N

• You will then be returned to the main operating screen:

• Press the START/YES key to enable “Multiple Images”.

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “COPY” key. The screen will now read:

F R O M H D ?

• Press the “STOP/NO” key. The screen will now read:

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• Press the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read:

I M A G E A = [ 1 ] B = [ 2 ] C = [ 3 ]
S E L E C T I M A G E

• Select the number that will designate the location of your master. The

screen will then read in sequence:

L O A D I N G M A S T E R . . . .

A I T I N G F O R D R I V E R E A D Y

R E A D 7 5 %
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

M A S T E R A R C H I V E D O K

A R C H I V E O K P R E S S S T A R T

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Enabling Verify After

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “2” key and the screen will now display in sequence:

0 = V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

1 = M U L T I P L E I M A G E S
S E L E C T O P T I O N S

• Press the “0” key, and the screen will now read:

V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y Y E S / N O

• Press the “START/YES” key to enable, or the “STOP/NO” key to

disable the Verify After option. If you press the “START/YES” key the
screen will read:

V E R I F Y A F T E R C O P Y I S O N

• You will then be returned to the main operating screen.

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

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Copying From A Hard Disk Image

After a hard disk image has been created, it can be used as the copying
master source. If you have not already created a hard disk image, do so
now, as described in the previous section.

Multiple Images Disabled

To make copies from a hard disk image that was previously created with the
Multiple Images feature “disabled” (i.e. from a single hard disk image), the
steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Load as many blank discs as are required into the CD-R/RW recorders.

• Press the “COPY” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

F R O M H D ?

• Press the “START/YES” key to begin copying from the hard disk

image, to the blank discs in the recorders. Depending on the format type
of the image, something similar to the following will be displayed on the
screen:

E N T E R Q U A N T I T Y :

• Enter the quantity of discs (up to 450) you wish to copy:

C O P Y I N G . . . .

G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation:

C O P Y O K , P R E S S S T A R T
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

• Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main

operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

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Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the

reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be
used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error
messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the
keypad.

Multiple Images Enabled

To make copies from hard disk images that were previously created with
the Multiple Images feature “enabled”, the steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Load as many blank discs as are required into the recorders. Press the

“COPY” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

F R O M H D ?

• Press the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read:

I M A G E A = [ 1 ] B = [ 2 ] C = [ 3 ]
S E L E C T I M A G E

Along the top line of the display will scroll the available images,
identified by their number (1, 2, 3, and 4). The QuadraPRO defaults to
the first image (1). For the purposes of this example, press the “1” key
to select this image, followed by the “START/YES” key. The screen
will now read:

E N T E R Q U A N T I T Y :

C O P Y I N G . . . .

G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation:

C O P Y O K , P R E S S S T A R T
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

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• Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main

operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the

reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be
used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error
messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the
keypad.

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Comparing From A Hard Disk Image

For quality control purposes, the QuadraPRO is equipped with powerful
verification capabilities. Copied discs can also be compared against hard
disk images. This feature ensures copying integrity.

Note: Due to the nature of the various compact disc formats, only

CD-ROM Mode 1, CD-ROM Mode 2, CD-ROM XA Mode 2
Form 1, and most CD formats can be compared.

Multiple Images Disabled

To compare copied discs to a hard disk image that was previously created
with the Multiple Images feature “disabled” (i.e. from a single hard disk
image), the steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Load the copied discs to be compared into the CD-R/RW recorders.

• Press the “COMPARE” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

C O M P A R E A G A I N S T H D ?

• Press the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read:

E N T E R Q U A N T I T Y :

Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation:

C O M P A R I N G . . .
G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be ejected.
The screen will now read:

C O M P A R E O K , P R E S S S T A R T

• Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main

operating screen:

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Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the

reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be
used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error
messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the
keypad.

Multiple Images Enabled

To compare copied discs to a hard disk image that was previously created
with the Multiple Images feature “enabled”, the steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Load the copied discs to be compared into the CD-R/RW recorders.

• Press the “COMPARE” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

C O M P A R E A G A I N S T H D ?

• Press the “START/YES” key. The screen will now read:

I M A G E A = [ 1 ] B = [ 2 ] C = [ 3 ]
S E L E C T I M A G E

• Select the image you would like to compare against by pressing 1, 2, 3,

or 4.

E N T E R Q U A N T I T Y :

Progress will be displayed on the screen during the operation:

C O M P A R I N G . . . .

G O O D : 0 B A D : 0 O F : 0

Upon successful completion, the compared disc(s) will be ejected.
The screen will now read:

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• Press the “START/YES” key, and you will be returned to the main

operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

Note: If discs failed to copy properly, the discs will be placed in the

reject area in front of the drives. These discs should not be
used. To help you determine the nature of the problem, error
messages can be displayed by pressing the “9” key on the
keypad.

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• Press the Copy key on the keypad. You will then press the Stop/No key

until you reach the following screen:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

E R A S E O N L Y ?

• Load the CD-RW disc you would like to erase into the input bin and

wait for the green light on the front of the drive to stop blinking.

• Press the Start/Yes key on the keypad.

E R A S I N G RW D I S C S
G O O D : B A D : O F :

• The QuadraPRO will then erase the CD-RW disc.

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ote:

Upgrading the QuadraPRO with thermal print capabilities
requires the installation of a 3½ floppy disk drive. Please
contact your MediaFORM representative for more information.

The Printer option allows the QuadraPRO to print color and monochrome
images directly onto the surface of discs separately, or immediately after
they have been duplicated. Existing QuadraPRO systems can also be
enhanced to include this printing capability, call your MediaFORM
representative for details.

Getting Started

First complete the QuadraPRO setup procedures as described earlier in this
guide. If you have not already familiarized yourself with the basic operation
of the QuadraPRO and Spectrum2 printer, from their accompanying
documentation, please do so now.

What’s In the Box

Your Spectrum2 Printer option package includes:

• Spectrum2 printer

• Power cord

• Printer user guide

• Mounting brackets

• Spectrum2 Designer software and printer driver CD

• Printer test file floppy diskette

• IEEE 1284 Printer Cable

• Printer ribbon

• Product & Warranty Registration card

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Installing the Printer

Included in the Printer option kit are two brackets that allow the Printer to be attached to
the QuadraPRO. One bracket attaches to the bottom of the printer, while the other
attaches to the top of the vertical drive bays. Locate the two brackets depicted below:

Attaching Support Bracket to QuadraPRO

• Place the bracket, picture to the left labeled “Attaches to Drive Bay”, on

top of the drive bay such that the bends are facing down and the thumb
screws are facing to the right and rear (when viewed from the front).

• Align the countersunk holes with the four holes on the top of the drive

bay.

• Attach the bracket using the four short countersunk screws supplied.

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Preparing the Printer

Before the printer can be mounted to the QuadraPRO a few minor changes
must be made.

1) Turn off the power to the printer and disconnect all cables.

2) Turn over the unit so that the bottom is facing up. Using a Phillips head

screwdriver remove the four feet as depicted below and store the feet
and screws in a safe place for possible future use.

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3) Lay the printer on its back and place the remaining bracket on the printer as pictured
below. Line up the holes and fasten in place using four countersunk screws provided.

Mounting the Printer

• Remove the two thumb-screws from
the bracket attached to the top of the
drive bays.

• Loosen the three screws in the
bracket attached to the printer.

• Gently place the printer on the top of
the drive bays.

• Line up the holes from which you
removed the screws in the lower drive
bay bracket with the key-ways of the
bracket attached to the printer, and
replace screws loosely threaded.

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Making the Connection

• Connect the parallel printer cable to the printer port on the back of the
printer, and to the DB-25 female (25 pin) connector on the back of the
QuadraPRO.

• Connect the serial cable from the serial port located on the Spectrum2
printer to the serial port on the back of the QuadraPRO.

• Connect the power cord from the VAC Out on the Spectrum2 Printer to
a wall outlet or power strip.

• Flip the printer’s power switch to the ON position.

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ote:

The Printer option allows the QuadraPRO to print color and monochrome
images directly onto the surface of discs separately, or immediately after
they have been duplicated. Existing QuadraPRO systems can also be
enhanced to include this printing capability, call your MediaFORM
representative for details.

Getting Started

First complete the QuadraPRO setup procedures as described earlier in this
guide. If you have not already familiarized yourself with the basic operation
of the QuadraPRO and Signature IV printer, from their accompanying
documentation, please do so now.

Upgrading the QuadraPRO with inkjet print capabilities requires
the installation of a CD-ROM drive. Please contact your
MediaFORM representative for more information.

What’s In the Box

Your Inkjet Printer option package includes:

• Signature IV Inkjet printer

• Power cord

• Printer user guide

• Mounting brackets

• CD Labeler software and printer driver CD

• Printer test file floppy diskette

• IEEE 1284 Printer Cable

• Printer ribbon

• Product & Warranty Registration card

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Installing the Printer

Included in the Printer option kit are two brackets that allow the printer to be attached to
the QuadraPRO. One bracket attaches to the bottom of the printer, while the other
attaches to the top of the vertical drive bays. Locate the two brackets depicted below:

Attaching Support Bracket to the QuadraPRO

• Place the bracket, picture to the left labeled “Attaches to Drive Bay”, on
top of the drive bay such that the bends are facing down and the thumb­screws are facing to the right and rear (when viewed from the front).

• Align the countersunk holes with the four holes on the top of the drive
bay.

• Attach the bracket using the four short countersunk screws supplied.

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Preparing the Printer

Before the printer can be mounted to the QuadraPRO, a few minor changes
must be made.

3) Turn off the power to the printer and disconnect all cables.

4) Turn over the unit so that the bottom is facing up. Using a needle nose
pliers remove the four feet as depicted below.

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4) Lay the printer on its back, and place the remaining bracket on the
printer as pictured below. Line up and insert the bracket pin into the
bottom of the inkjet printer. This pin, along with the folds to the rear of
the bracket, will hold the bracket on the printer.

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Mounting the Printer

• Remove the two thumb-screws from
the bracket attached to the top of the
drive bays.

• Loosen the three screws in the
bracket attached to the printer

• Gently place the printer on top of the
drive bays.

• Line up the holes from which you
removed the screws in the lower drive
bay bracket with the key-ways of the
bracket attached to the printer and
replace screws loosely threaded.

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Making the Connection

• Connect the parallel printer cable to the printer port on the back of the
printer, and to the DB-25 female (25 pin) connector on the back of the
QuadraPRO.

• Connect the power cord from the VAC Out of the Signature IV Printer
to a wall outlet or power strip.

• Flip the printer’s power switch to the ON position.

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S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “4” key.

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S T A R T L O A D E R T E S T E R ?

S T O P = N O S T A R T = Y E S

• Press the Stop/No key.

P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T ?

S T O P = N O S T A R T = Y E S

• Press the Start/Yes key.

P R E S S S T A R T O R S T O P
P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T T E S T

• Press the Start/Yes key.

O P E N I N G T R A Y
P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T

• At this point the automated arm will pick a disc up from the input area
and place it onto the printer tray. Check the alignment of the printer and
adjust the printer accordingly. After the disc has been placed you will
see the following screen:

P R E S S S T A R T T O U N L O A D
P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T

• Press the Start/Yes key. The disc will be unloaded from the printer tray
and put onto the output spindle. You will be returned to the start of the
test, repeat the process if further alignment is required.

P R E S S S T A R T O R S T O P
P R I N T E R A L I G N ME N T T E S T

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S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “2” key. Something similar to the following will scroll across
the screen:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

[ 0 ] V E R I F Y A F T E R

[ 1 ] M U L T I P L E I M A G E S

[ 2 ] C L I C K D E T E C T I O N

[ 3 ] C O P Y P R O T E C T I O N

[ 5 ] P R I N T O N L Y

• Press the “5” key. Something similar to the following will scroll across
the screen:

[ 0 ] P R I N T E R D I S A B L E D

[ 1 ] S P E C T R U M2

[ 2 ] S I G N A T U R E I V

• Press the key corresponding to the printer you would like to use.

• Once you have enable a printer, load the .prn named 1.prn into the 3 ½

floppy drive (thermal) or CD-ROM drive (inkjet).

ote:

When copying in Relay Mode, with multiple masters, ensure
the diskette or CD contains the printer image files (1.PRN,

2.PRN, etc.) for use with each master.

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• Copy as you normally would and each disc will be printed after burning.

Print Only

In addition to the Copy and Print feature, the QuadraPRO is capable of processing Print
Only jobs. Please follow the instructions below to utilize this capability.

• From the main operating screen, press the Copy key on the keypad.

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• You will be prompted to:

C O P Y F R O M H D ?

• Press the Stop/No key.

C O P Y T O H D ?

• Press the Stop/No key.

C O P Y I N R E L A Y M O D E ?

• Press the Stop/No key.

E R A S E O N L Y ?

• Press the Stop/No key and you will be prompted to enable the Print
Only function.

P R I N T O N L Y ?

• Press the Start/Yes key and you will be prompted to enter a quantity of
discs to be printed.

E N T E R Q U A N T I T Y :

• Enter a quantity and press the Start/Yes key.

S T A R T I N G P R I N T I N G . . .

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• The print job will now run, the status will be shown as seen below:

L O A D I N G D I S C S
G O O D : B A D : O F :

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Viewing Device Information

To view the QuadraPRO device information, the steps are as follows:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Press the “6” key. Something similar to the following will be displayed
on the screen:

1 ( 0 , 3 ) G E N E R I C C R D - B P 1 7
V : m d 0 0 R I D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

The device information is displayed for each of the CD-R/RW recorders
installed in the QuadraPRO.

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Working With CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) Discs

In addition to working with CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, the QuadraPRO
can also copy both to and from CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. CD-R
discs are write-once and can be read on any CD audio player, CD-ROM,
and MultiRead CD-ROM drive. CD-RW discs can be rewritten to as many
as 1,000 times, and are read using MultiRead CD-ROM (usually 24x and
faster), and CD-ROM drives.

CD-RW Supported Formats

The QuadraPRO can copy CD-RW discs written in most logical formats
(ISO 9660, audio, etc.) but not those created using the Universal Disk
Format (UDF). CD-RW discs using UDF are produced by packet writing
software (such as Adaptec DirectCD, CeQuadrat PacketCD, Prassi abCD,
etc.). Because UDF discs cannot be read by all CD-ROM drives, they are
not a good choice for distributing data.

CD-RW Copying Speed

CD-RW copying speed is determined by two factors - the CD-RW writing
speed of the recorders installed in the QuadraPRO (8x with Pioneer A03
drives), and the maximum speed rating of the discs themselves. CD-RW
discs are manufactured with an internal speed code, which is checked
before copying begins. The QuadraPRO, equipped with the SmartDRIVE
40X drives, will only accept 4x CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) discs.

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Setting The Internal Clock

The QuadraPRO’s internal clock is set at the factory for Eastern Standard
Time (observing daylight savings when applicable).

To set the internal clock, the steps are as follows:

• Press the “7” key on the keypad. The screen will now read:

C L E A R H D ?

Press the STOP/NO and you will be prompted to set the “System
Time.”

S E T S Y S T E M T I M E ?

• Press the START/YES key if you would like to set the system time.

The screen will then read:

E N T E R Y E A R :
S E T T I N G S Y S T E M D A T E

• Press the START/YES key after each entry.

E N T E R M O N T H :
S E T T I N G S Y S T E M D A T E

E N T E R D A Y :
S E T T I N G S Y S T E M D A T E

E N T E R H O U R :
S E T T I N G S Y S T E M D A T E

E N T E R M I N U T E :
S E T T I N G S Y S T E M D A T E

• You will then be returned to the main operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

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Firmware Updates

From time to time the QuadraPRO’s internal “firmware” may need updating to add new
features or improve existing functions. Firmware is easily updated by loading a
“Firmware Update CD” into the system. The latest version of firmware will be available
for downloading to your computer from the MediaFORM web site: www.mediaform.com
Once a firmware image file is downloaded, a “Firmware Update CD” can then be written
using a computer, a CD-R/RW recorder, and most popular premastering programs (such
as: Adaptec Easy CD Creator and Toast, CeQuadrat WinOnCD, Ahead Nero, NTI CD­Maker, and others). Refer to your premastering software documentation for details on
how to record a disc from an image file.

After having created a “Firmware Update CD”, perform the following steps to update the
QuadraPRO firmware:

• From the main operating screen depicted below:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

• Load the “Firmware Update CD” into the top CD-R/RW recorder.

• Turn off the power to the QuadraPRO.

• Turn on the power to the QuadraPRO.

• The system will startup:

M F I N C .
D U P L I C A T I O N M A D E E A S Y

• You will see the “initializing system” screen:

I N I T I A L I Z I N G S Y S T E M

• Press and holds the “9” key.

• You will see the upgrade firmware screen:

U P G R A D E F I R MWA R E
[ S T O P ] = N O [ S T A R T ] = Y E S

• Select “Yes” to upgrade the firmware.

• Upon completion, the system will automatically reboot.

• Remove the CD at this time.

• If the “upgrade firmware” screen appears again, select “No” and remove

firmware disc.

• You will then be returned to the main operating screen:

S E L E C T C O P Y O R C O M P A R E

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Appendix A: Supported Formats

Originally designed for audio use, the Compact Disc (CD) evolved quickly and now
employs a wide variety of formats for audio, data, and multimedia applications. The
following is a list of the most popular formats currently supported by the QuadraPRO.
Periodic firmware updates will be made available to deal with new formats as they
appear. To obtain the latest version of firmware, contact your MediaFORM reseller or
download the update from the MediaFORM web site: www.mediaform.com

Many CD formats are international or industry standards, but variations on them may
emerge from time to time. Should you encounter a disc (which does not employ a copy
protection scheme) that you cannot copy on your QuadraPRO, MediaFORM will do its
best to promptly add support for this format. Dealing with custom formats, however, may
be subject to a development charge.

Keeping track of how the various formats relate to each other can be confusing. For
example, the QuadraPRO can copy all CD-ROM Mode 1 discs - this includes ISO 9660,
HFS, Hybrid, Rock Ridge and many other types of file systems. As a result, the
QuadraPRO will most likely copy CD formats not listed in the table below. If you require
further assistance, please contact MediaFORM’s technical support department at (610)
458-9200 or email: [e-mail]

QuadraPRO Supported Formats CD-R/RW

ISO 9660 CD-ROM Mode 1 & Mode 2
CD-DA (Compact Disc-Digital Audio) CD-ROM XA Mode 2 Form 1 & Form 2
Hybrid (ISO 9660/HFS) Single session
Hybrid (ISO 9660/HFS/Rock Ridge) Multisession
Mixed Mode Disc-at-Once and Track-at-Once
CD-I Form 1 & Form 2** Rock Ridge
Native O/S’s (NT, DOS, OS/2, UFS, HFS

CD-Extra
(Mac O/S), SUN, AS/400, AIX, etc.)
Video CD Romeo
Photo CD Joliet
Picture CD Bootable CD
CD-G* Karaoke CD

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QuadraPRO Supported Formats

CD-ROM Mode 1
CD-ROM XA Mode 2 (form 1, form 2)
Photo CD (single and multi session)
CD-DA
CD-Extra (CD PLUS)
CD-R
CD-RW

*High-Speed CD-RW is not supported to write

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